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Smiles Montessori Childcare

2261 NORTH ORANGE OLIVE ROAD, ORANGE, CA 92865Childery Rating: 4/5

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Quality Indicators

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  • Overall Quality
    4 / 5
  • Process Quality
    Not Available
  • Structural Quality
    4 / 5

Why this rating

This daycare earned 4 out of 5 stars overall. Structural quality reflects a 100% violation rate and a license in good standing. The structural rating also includes California's licensing baseline — what every licensed daycare in the state must meet. California caps infant ratios at 1:4, toddler ratios at 1:6, and preschool ratios at 1:12. Lead teachers must hold a High School Diploma. Annual training isn't required by the state. No objective process measures (e.g., state quality rating or national accreditation) are available for this daycare. The overall rating reflects structural features only.

Quality Recognitions & Accreditations

Accreditations
  • National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)Not Accredited
  • National Accreditation Commission (NAC)Not Accredited
  • National Early Childhood Program Accreditation (NECPA)Not Accredited
  • National Association for Family Child Care (NAFCC)Not Accredited

Facility Info

Facility type
Child Care Center
Age groups served
Not Available
Licensed capacity
40
Teacher-child ratios & group sizesState Minimum Displayed
AgeMax ratioMax group
Infants1:4Not Regulated
Toddlers1:612
Preschool1:12Not Regulated

Teacher Credentials

Lead teacher credentialState Minimum Displayed
High School Diploma

Inspection History

5 Inspection Visits Since 2022 · 14 Findings
Most recent: May 13, 2026⤓ Download Inspection History Report (PDF)
14 Important

Across 5 inspections since 2022, the issues cited most often were Staff Qualifications & Background Checks (7), Building & Premises Safety (3), and Licensing & Administrative Compliance (2). None of the 14 findings were critical.

See All 5 Inspection Visits
  1. Feb 3, 20264 Findings4 Important
    • Food Services - All Food Shall Be Safe and of the Quality… to Meet the Needs of the Children… All Food Shall Be…CCR 101227(a)(1)

      Food Services - All food shall be safe and of the quality… to meet the needs of the children… All food shall be selected, stored, prepared and served in a safe and healthful…

    • Sign In and Sign Out - The Person Who Signs the Child In/out Shall Use His/her Full Legal Signature and Shall Record…CCR 101229.1(a)(1)

      Sign In and Sign Out - The person who signs the child in/out shall use his/her full legal signature and shall record the time of day. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:…

    • Outdoor Activity Space - The Surface of the Outdoor Activity Space Shall Be Maintained... Free of Hazards Including, but Not Limited To, Holes, Broken Glass and Other Debris, And…CCR 101238.2(d)(1)(2)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/03/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/03/2026 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 7 Document Has Been Signed on 02/04/2026 10:36 AM - It Cannot Be Edited Created By: Soo Jin Jung On 02/03/2026 at 11:11 AM Link to Parent Document Below: STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION , 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250 ORANGE , CA 92868 FACILITY NAME: SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE FACILITY NUMBER: 304371464 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 02/03/2026 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number DEFICIENCIES PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)

    • 596.841 Current Roster of Children Provided Care in Facility Required - Each Child Day Care Facility Shall Maintain a Current Roster of Children Who Are Provided Care in The…HSC 1596.841

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/03/2026 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 02/03/2026 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 4 of 7 STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION ORANGE COUNTY CC RO , 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250 ORANGE , CA 92868 FACILITY NAME: SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE FACILITY NUMBER: 304371464 VISIT DATE: 02/03/2026

  2. Aug 14, 20255 Findings5 Important
    • Personnel Records: The Licensee Shall Ensure That Personnel Records Are Maintained on the Licensee, Administrator And…CCR 101217(a)

      Personnel Records: The licensee shall ensure that personnel records are maintained on the licensee, administrator and each employee. This requirement was not met as evidenced by:…

    • Personal Rights: To Be Accorded Dignity in His/her Personal Relationships with Staff and Other PersonsCCR 101223(a)(1)

      Personal Rights: To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Based on observation, the…

    • Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision: No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time... Supervision Shall Include Visual Observation.…CCR 101229(a)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 5 of 5

    • Buildings and Grounds: Storage Areas for Poisons Shall Be Locked. This Requirement Was Not Met as Evidenced By: Licensee Removed the Raid Can Spray From the Kitchen Cabinet Where…CCR 101238(g)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 4 of 5 Document Has Been Signed on 08/14/2025 04:01 PM - It Cannot Be Edited Created By: Soo Jin Jung On 08/14/2025 at 02:53 PM Link to Parent Document Below: STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION , 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250 ORANGE , CA 92868 FACILITY NAME: SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE FACILITY NUMBER: 304371464 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 08/14/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number DEFICIENCIES PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)

    • 596.841 Current Roster of Children Provided Care in Facility Required: Each Child Day Care Facility Shall Maintain a Current Roster of Children Who Are Provided Care in The…HSC 1596.841

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment. Nguyen K Tran NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM MANAGER: Soo Jin Jung NAME OF LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST: LICENSING PROGRAM ANALYST SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received. FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE: DATE: 08/14/2025 LIC809 (FAS) - (06/04) Page: 3 of 5 Document Has Been Signed on 08/14/2025 04:01 PM - It Cannot Be Edited Created By: Soo Jin Jung On 08/14/2025 at 02:46 PM Link to Parent Document Below: STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY FACILITY EVALUATION REPORT (Cont) CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION , 750 THE CITY DRIVE, SUITE 250 ORANGE , CA 92868 FACILITY NAME: SMILES MONTESSORI CHILDCARE FACILITY NUMBER: 304371464 DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE: VISIT DATE: 08/14/2025 Deficiency Type POC Due Date / Section Number DEFICIENCIES PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)

  3. Mar 12, 20252 Findings2 Important
    • Disaster Drills Shall Be Conducted at Least Every Six MonthsCCR 101174(d)

      Disaster drills shall be conducted at least every six months. This requirement was not met as evidenced by: Licensee/Director stated that they will conduct an emergency drill and…

    • The Child Care Center Shall Be Clean, Safe, Sanitary and in Good Repair at All Times to Ensure the Safety and Well-being of Children, Employees and Visitors. This Requirement Was…CCR 101238(a)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

  4. Aug 26, 20241 Finding1 Important
    • Teacher-Child Ratio (B) The Licensee May Use Teacher Aides in a Teacher-child Ratio of One Teacher and One Aide for Every 15 Children in Attendance. (1) A Ratio of One Fully…CCR 101216.3(b)(1)

      Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above in that 2 staff members did not have education verfication to meet qualifications, which poses an immediate health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. POC Due Date: 09/03/2024

  5. Aug 9, 20222 Findings2 Important
    • Personnel Records (A) The Licensee Shall Ensure That Personnel Records Are Maintained on the Licensee, Administrator and Each Employee. Each Personnel Record Shall Contain The…CCR 101217(a)

      Based on LPA's record review, the licensee did not comply with the section cited above which poses/posed a potential health, safety or personal rights risk to persons in care. One of the staff files was not complete and available for review, this staff is a substitute and present due to 2 regular staff being out for the day. POC Due Date: 08/30/2022

    • No Child(ren) Shall Be Left Without the Supervision of a Teacher at Any Time, Except as Specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision Shall Include Visual…CCR 101229(a)(1)

      (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.

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